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Colts Hint at Keeping Anthony Richardson Sr.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. appears increasingly likely to remain with the team for the 2026 season, despite the fact that he recently requested a trade. According to Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds hinted that the former first-round pick will remain in Indianapolis to provide the team with depth. "We want to have three [quarterbacks] that can play," Dodds said. "So, if [ Richardson] is one of them, he's going to be here. ... Look at last year. You never know." Dodds, of course, was referencing the injury to Daniel Jones (Achilles) last season that required the Colts to play Philip Rivers and Riley Leonard. After Jones went down, the Colts dropped from 8-4 to 8-9. They lost five in a row, falling out of a playoff spot. Richardson has not lived up to expectations since entering the league, but he's arguably still capable of playing mediocre football to keep the Colts' playoff hopes alive in the event that Jones suffers another significant injury in 2026.
Source: Stephen Holder
Source: Stephen Holder
Anonymous Bills Player Criticizes State of New Stadium Field
An anonymous Buffalo Bills player criticized the state of the team's field at the new Highmark Stadium during a conversation with Tim Graham of The Athletic. "The field is ass right now," the player said. "But it's early." The field was in rough shape as early as the first quarter of Saturday's preseason opener, when quarterback Kyle Allen slid near the sideline and kicked up a massive clump of grass and dirt. Four Bills players stepped onto the field and attempted to fix the patch of grass. Beyond the playing surface itself, the stadium has faced plenty of criticism since being unveiled earlier this month. Photos of obstructed views have been shared across social media, fans complained that some seats are not sheltered from inclement weather, and television viewers pointed out how generic the field looked during the preseason opener. With that being said, Graham writes that there have also been some positives. Specifically, linebacker Dorian Williams said that the grass "looked good" and that he's confident in stadium management's ability to work out the kinks before the regular season gets underway. Nevertheless, the condition of the grass will be a storyline to watch going forward, especially if injuries occur on the surface at Highmark Stadium.
Source: Tim Graham
Source: Tim Graham
Kyle Monangai Expected to be Fine After Exiting Practice
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (knee) is expected to be "fine" despite exiting Sunday's practice with a knee injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Initial tests reportedly showed that Monangai's knee is structurally sound, but the team will do an MRI to confirm his status. We may see the Bears hold Monangai out of a few practices or a preseason game out of an abundance of caution, but it doesn't sound like he'll miss any time during the regular season. The 24-year-old is looking to build off an impressive rookie season during which he tallied 783 rushing yards, 164 receiving yards, and five touchdowns. He was the RB30 in PPR leagues despite operating behind D'Andre Swift last year. Swift remains in the backfield for 2026, but Monangai should be able to carve out a sizable role in Ben Johnson's offense, positioning him as a strong RB3/flex option once again this year.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Jamal Adams Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury
Minnesota Vikings safety Jamal Adams (knee) has been diagnosed with a season-ending knee injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Adams initially suffered the non-contact injury during the Vikings' first game of the preseason. The 30-year-old had signed with Minnesota this past offseason after spending 2025 with the Las Vegas Raiders, with whom he logged 44 tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble. There was plenty of excitement about his upside in a defense led by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, so it's disappointing to see his season end before it even really began. Rookie Jakobe Thomas (back) figures to earn more defensive snaps in Adams' absence.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Jeremiyah Love Dealing with a High-Ankle Sprain, Likely Done for Preseason
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is unlikely to play again this preseason, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The team is hopeful that he'll be ready for their season opener on Sept. 13, but it's too early to say for sure that he'll be available. Love initially suffered the ankle injury during Week 1 of the preseason when he handled a heavy workload, including 11 carries and three receptions. The Cardinals' backfield is suddenly a bit of a mess. Love and James Conner (ankle) are both injured, leaving their statuses for Week 1 up in the air. Offseason acquisition Tyler Allgeier is the Cardinals' only healthy running back, which means he could end up getting the start against the Chargers on Sept. 13. Regardless of whether Love suits up for the season opener, we're still quite encouraged about his upside as a rookie in fantasy football. He ranks as the RB15 in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings, and he's the RB4 in the latest dynasty rankings.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
South Carolina Wideouts Jayden Sellers, Jayden Gibson Out for Season
South Carolina wide receivers Jayden Sellers (lower body) and Jayden Gibson (lower body) won't play in 2026 due to lower-body injuries, according to Lulu Kesin of Greenville News. Sellers is the younger brother of starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers and caught 22 passes for 337 yards and one touchdown as a freshman. Gibson is set to miss his third straight season due to injuries. He began his career at Oklahoma, catching 15 passes for 387 yards and five touchdowns in 2022 and 2023. "I am extremely disappointed for both of these young men," head coach Shane Beamer said. "I know how hard each of them has worked over the spring and summer in getting ready for 2026 to help our team. I have full confidence they will both overcome the adversity they're facing, and we will help them in whatever way we can throughout the rehab process moving forward." Nyck Harbor, Nitro Tuggle, and Mazeo Bennett Jr. are expected to start in three-wide sets for the Gamecocks.
Source: Lulu Kesin - Greenville News
Source: Lulu Kesin - Greenville News
Dan Campbell Refers to Former Lions Player as "Good Dude"
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had positive words for former cornerback Terrion Arnold after the Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with him. "Terrion's a good dude," Campbell said Sunday, according to Brad Galli. "The whole thing is unfortunate." Campbell added that he has no ill will toward Arnold and wished him and everyone involved in the situation the best. Detroit released Arnold in June after he was arrested in Florida on eight felony charges, including four counts of robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon and four counts of kidnapping. Arnold has denied the allegations, and the case remains ongoing. Seattle has agreed to a deal with the 23-year-old, though the move was not yet official as of Friday while the team worked through logistical and legal details. Campbell said he was not surprised another team showed interest, noting that clubs will do their own due diligence. Arnold was Detroit's first-round pick in 2024 and appeared in 24 games with 22 starts over two seasons.
Source: Brad Galli
Source: Brad Galli
Rocky Beers Standing Out as Red-Zone Target
Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers, who transferred from Colorado State this offseason, is impressing as a reliable red-zone target in fall camp, according to On3's Pete Nakos. This comes as no surprise after Beers ranked second nationally in touchdown grabs among tight ends last season (seven) on just 31 receptions. Florida transfer tight end Hayden Hansen has the starting job "locked up," but Beers should see plenty of action in two-tight end sets and inside the 20-yard-line. In 2025, Jaren Kanak caught 44 passes for 533 yards in his first season at the position, and now that he's in the NFL, we could see both Hansen and Beers heavily involved in John Mateer's passing game. The Sooners' offense should be more versatile in 2026 after struggling in the last half of the year as Mateer dealt with a thumb injury. Beers is a threat to lead tight ends in touchdown grabs once again.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Taylor Ward Missing Fourth Straight Game on Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Ward (quadriceps) is sitting out his fourth straight game on Sunday night versus the division-rival Houston Astros, per MLB.com. Dominic Canzone is in right field and is batting third against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. If Ward cannot return following Monday's scheduled day off for Tuesday's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on the road, he could be forced to the injured list. The 32-year-old veteran right-handed slugger has been a major disappointment for his fantasy managers in 2026, as he enters Sunday's action slashing .240/.370/.337 with a .707 OPS, only seven home runs, 30 RBI, 65 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 442 at-bats after hitting a career-high 36 home runs and driving in 103 runs in 157 games played for the Los Angeles Angels last year. Since being acquired from the Baltimore Orioles at the trade deadline on Aug. 3, Ward has gone 5-for-32 (.156) at the plate with the M's with no home runs, no walks, and six strikeouts in 32 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Kyle Monangai Suffers Knee Injury, Limps Off Practice Field
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (knee) left Sunday's practice after getting tangled with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, according to Sean Hammond. The two went to the ground during a non-padded period, and Monangai eventually limped off the field with a trainer. Hammond also noted that Jarrett was visibly upset after the play. The second-year back is listed behind D'Andre Swift on Chicago's current unofficial depth chart after a productive rookie season. Monangai rushed 169 times for 783 yards and five touchdowns in 2025, adding 18 catches for 164 yards. He and Swift were the only running back tandem in the NFL to each top 750 rushing yards last season. It's too early to know whether Sunday's injury will cost Monangai any time, but his status now becomes an important one to watch in Chicago's backfield. Roschon Johnson is currently listed third at running back behind Swift and Monangai.
Source: Sean Hammond
Source: Sean Hammond
Sam Howell Posts Elite Passer Rating in Preseason Opener
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Sam Howell was sharp in his first preseason action with the team Saturday, completing eight of 12 passes for 94 yards and a touchdown in a 17-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He finished the first half with a 118.1 passer rating and did not turn the ball over. Howell's best drive came just before halftime. He scrambled for 10 yards on third-and-7, then capped the seven-play, 65-yard possession with a 39-yard touchdown pass to rookie Camden Brown. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer liked what he saw from both quarterbacks, saying they handled Seattle's pressure well, moved the offense and protected the football. Howell is battling Joe Milton III for the job behind Dak Prescott, and Dallas listed the two with an "or" on its first unofficial depth chart. Milton was strong in the second half as well, so Howell didn't pull away Saturday. He did plenty to keep himself right in the middle of the competition.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Packers Could Limit Tucker Kraft's Snap Count Throughout First Half
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) could have his snap count limited throughout the first half of the regular season, he told Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. Kraft noted that he's pushing to recover quickly so that he doesn't have any limitations in Week 1, but he acknowledged that the team could manage his workload for the first couple of months of the season. "They're going to take into account my rep range probably until halfway through the season, and then they're going to just pat me on the ass and send me out there and send me to the wolves," Kraft said. The 25-year-old is working his way back from an ACL tear that he suffered in Week 9 of the 2025 season. Prior to the injury, he had ranked as the overall TE1 in PPR leagues. While it's far from assured that Kraft will return to his overall TE1 form post-injury, we're still encouraged by the upside he offers, especially as the most dependable pass catcher in Green Bay's offense. As it stands, he has jumped to the TE5 spot in RotoBaller's latest redraft fantasy football rankings for 2026.
Source: Rob Demovsky
Source: Rob Demovsky
Dansby Swanson Exits Early with Side Injury
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) was removed early during Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Swanson was pulled from the contest during his first plate appearance after being in pain following a swing. The expectation is that he'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Swanson ends up landing on the Injured List. Pedro Ramirez figures to see an expanded role if Swanson is placed on the shelf. He'd be worthy of a spot in mixed leagues if he does indeed get more playing time. For now, Swanson should be considered day-to-day until the team reveals further details.
Source: Chicago Cubs
Source: Chicago Cubs
Cardinals Hopeful Jeremiyah Love Will be Ready for Week 1
The Arizona Cardinals are hopeful that rookie first-round running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) will be ready for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Love handled 14 touches during his preseason debut against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, but he injured his ankle in the process. The No. 3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft felt some soreness the day after the game, so he's not going to play in Week 2 of the preseason. It seems like Arizona is being abundantly cautious with the Notre Dame product, but we'll likely know more about his status as he recovers throughout the next week. Assuming he does play in Week 1, he should handle a sizable workload, even if he's sharing touches with James Conner (ankle) or Tyler Allgeier. Love ranks as the RB15 in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings for fantasy football, and he's the RB4 in the latest dynasty rankings.
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Aaron Donald Works Out for the Rams Again on Sunday
Retired defensive tackle Aaron Donald worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, according to the NFL's transaction log (via Mike Garafolo of NFL.com). Donald, who is retired, previously worked out for the Rams on August 5 to see how he felt with pads on. It's unclear exactly why the Rams brought him for a second workout less than two weeks later, but there's evidently strong mutual interest in a reunion between the two sides. Donald spent his entire NFL career with the Rams from 2014 to 2023. He made the Pro Bowl in each of his 10 seasons, was an eight-time First Team All-Pro, won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2014, and took home Defensive Player of the Year honors three different times. He still had a lot left in the tank when he retired after the 2023 season, during which he amassed 53 tackles, eight sacks, 23 quarterback hits, and 16 tackles for a loss. Despite taking two years off, we'd imagine Donald is still capable of playing quality football as a starting defensive tackle for the Super Bowl-hopeful Rams. It will be interesting to see if a deal comes to fruition in the coming days, especially now that the 35-year-old has worked out for his old team twice.
Source: Mike Garafolo
Source: Mike Garafolo
